Using the Updates Dashboard
The updates dashboard provides a holistic view of all Windows OS and
Microsoft Applications updates for your Windows Modern
devices.
Note: Updates on devices is
only be visible when an update policy is assigned to the devices.
To manage OS and Microsoft applications updates for Windows Modern devices:
- Navigate to the main menu and select Platform Updates.
- Select New Update Policy to create new update policy.
- Follow the steps to configure the updates policy.

The updates dashboard includes following information:
- A table with key information about Windows OS and Microsoft application updates.
- Customizable, interactive charts visualizing data relevant to devices and update policies.
- The ability to filter devices and updates by update properties.
The group tree structure, except for virtual groups, is visible on the updates dashboard. For groups without an assigned update policy, the updates section remains empty.
Note: To view updates and access the updates dashboard, you need
the following permissions:
- View Windows Updates
- Manage Windows Updates
Note: You must have "Update Software" permission to approve
updates from the updates dashboard,
Updates Charts
There are three types of charts:
- Status
- Published Date
- Type
Each chart provides unique insights into Windows Modern devices with assigned update policies. Navigate through the charts to explore available options and configure or position them as needed.
Filtering the Updates Dashboard
Filter the dashboard using either of the following methods:
- Select sections of the charts provided on the dashboard.
- Apply a filter from the card present on the left side of the chart section.
Update Properties
Use the button to customize properties
to show on the updates dashboard. Use the
button to export the list.
Update ID | Displays the Update ID details for the system update. Select an Update ID to redirect to the Microsoft website for more update details. |
Description | Provides a detailed description of the system update. |
Family | Indicates the family type to which the system update belongs. |
Type | Select the type of Windows OS and Microsoft application update (for example, critical, definition, security). |
Assigned | Shows the total count of devices for which the particular update is applicable. This is a sum of installed, pending, or failed status. |
Installed | Displays devices with successfully installed system updates. Selecting this redirects you to the Devices dashboard with the appropriate search filter applied. |
Pending | Displays devices with system updates that are in a pending state.
Selecting this redirects you to the Devices dashboard with the
appropriate search filter applied. Note: Use the
button to approve or
re-install the update on the device. |
Failed | Displays devices with system updates that have failed. Selecting this redirects you to the Devices dashboard with the appropriate search filter applied |
Published Date | Displays the published date for the system update. |
Note: Multiple updates may share the same KB
number but have different classifications.
Note: The
updates dashboard shows approved updates as installed, but the device details
lists them as pending until the updates are actually installed on the
device.
Use the button besides a device group to view information on the update policies assigned to the selected group.